Crossover.

Sometimes actions can have unexpected consequences. Such was the case in The Original Series when Kirk convinced Mirror Spock to turn the Terran Empire from evil to good. Only he didn’t know it. Kirk had the best intentions, but maybe there was a reason the Terrans were the way they were. We learned the result of Kirk’s speech in the Deep Space Nine episode “Crossover,” the first of many trips to the Mirror Universe for the DS9 crew.

In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Zachary Fruhling, Rumman Chowdhury, and Brandon-Shea Mutala to discuss the first onscreen foray into the Mirror Universe since TOS. Beginning with Kirk’s actions, we continue on to explore the disastrous consequences his words had for the humans of this universe, how oppression impacts lives, and how sexuality can be used to wield power over others. We also discuss various DS9 characters and their mirror counterparts, and how circumstances bring out different traits.

Plus, in our news segment we discuss the lineup of events and panels scheduled for Star Trek: Mission New York.

News

Star Trek: Mission New York Rundown (00:03:20)

Feature: Crossover

Initial Thoughts (00:24:36)The Divergence (00:36:28)DS9’s Take on the Mirror Universe (00:37:45)Odo: Same of Different? (00:44:59)Kira, The Intendant, and Sexuality (00:53:33)Mirror Garak (01:02:31)Kira Outsmarting Kira (01:10:23)Smiley and the Weight of Oppression (01:16:30)Final Thoughts (01:24:34)

Crossover. Sometimes actions can have unexpected consequences. Such was the case with Kirk and his speech to Mirror Spock. We discuss DS9’s return to the Mirror Universe and how life turned out for the humans living there.

Return to Tomorrow. Having your body taken over by an alien is a risk every Starfleet officer takes. But of your own free will? That’s not usually how it works. We discuss Sargon’s ancient love triangle.

It’s Only a Paper Moon. Nog’s retreat to the holosuite following his injury in battle offered a chance for real commentary on PTSD and depression. We discuss the lasting impact of a single moment in time.